Deanston Cooper's client is a highly successful, long established, privately owned civil engineering contractor working on projects including roads, bridges, infrastructure and substations. Due to continued expansion they are now looking to recruit a Site Agent to be based on a project in Musselburgh. Subsequent projects will all be in the Edinburgh / East Lothian areas.

As Site Agent your duties will include:

Managing and optimising the construction programme
Managing and minimising construction costs
Fostering and maintaining good working relationships with the client and client representatives
Leading Safety Management on site for all activities, suppliers and subcontractors
Providing timely and accurate reports, forecasts and budgets for internal purposes
Leading, motivating and monitoring the site team and developing the strategy as required
Managing the supply chain

Applications for the role of Site Agent are welcome from candidates with:

A minimum qualification of HNC Civil Engineering
Sub Agent or Site Agent or Site Manager experience gained working for another civil engineering contractor
At least 5 years experience of working on a variety of civil engineering projects
Knowledge of safety legislation
Positive and proactive approach to problem solving
Good commercial skills